| elevation: |
8,167 metres (26,794 feet) |
| location: |
Dhawalagiri, Nepal |
| range: |
Himalaya |
| coordinates: |
28°42' N 83°30' E |
| first ascent: |
May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert,
Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji |
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Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain and is located in
the Annapurna mountain range of the Himalaya of north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri
means "White Mountain".
After its discovery in 1808 by the western world, Dhaulagiri became known as
the highest mountain in the world. This lasted for 30 years before being usurped
by Kangchenjunga.
Dhaulagiri was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener,
Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji of a Swiss/Austrian
expedition. This was also the first Himalayan climb supported by an airplane
which also crashed during the approach. The airplane, a Pilatus PC-6, was later
abandoned on the mountain.
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